# Distance from Lagos (LOS) to Potchefstroom (PCF)

> 4,497 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,497 km / 2,794 mi / 2,428 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 146° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 11:25 in Lagos, it's 12:25 in Potchefstroom)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,385 ft (PCF is higher than LOS)

## Airports

### [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lagos, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNMM
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 6.580000, 3.320000
- Elevation: 135 ft

### [Potchefstroom Airport (PCF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pcf-potchefstroom-potchefstroom-airport/1ef266de-d403-6f40-b6ee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Potchefstroom, South Africa
- ICAO: FAPS
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -26.670000, 27.080000
- Elevation: 4,520 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:25 in Lagos, it's 12:25 in Potchefstroom.

## Related

- [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Potchefstroom Airport (PCF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pcf-potchefstroom-potchefstroom-airport/1ef266de-d403-6f40-b6ee-06bb2780ed98)
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